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Otto Aerospace · 2 days ago

Manager – Airworthiness

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Otto Aviation is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet focused on sustainability. The Manager–Airworthiness will oversee certification processes, ensure compliance with aviation regulations, and mentor a team of engineers to deliver safe and certifiable aircraft solutions.

AerospaceAir Transportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Set strategic direction for certification processes, implement continuous improvement programs, and foster an organizational culture of airworthiness compliance

Oversee initial airworthiness certification and continuing airworthiness for Otto products

Lead, mentor, and support a team of Airworthiness engineers and specialists through all type certification milestones

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Design Engineering, Flight Test Engineering, and Quality, to define certification requirements for aircraft materials, structures, and systems

Serve as primary liaison with aviation authorities and lead compliance submittal efforts, ensuring timely delivery of documentation and approvals in support of certification milestones

Provide oversight and technical guidance in product design reviews, conformity inspections, non-compliance resolution, issue papers, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

Manage Airworthiness team member performance, training, and development

Provide technical guidance and mentorship across the organization

Oversee technical resource forecasting and budget to align with program objectives and organizational growth

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to process efficiency, safety, and data quality

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringAircraft CertificationFAA StandardsAirworthiness PrinciplesRegulatory ComplianceOrganizationBusiness CommunicationActive ListeningCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingSelf-MotivationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

15+ years progressive, relevant experience in aircraft certification and continued airworthiness, including 5+ years in a leadership capacity

Deep understanding of airworthiness principles, aircraft systems, and the regulatory frameworks governing them

Working knowledge of FAA certification standards (14 CFR Part 23/25/27/29)

Proven track record with FAA type certification, including regulator interface, FAA conformity, compliance documentation, and issue resolution

Familiarity with international Civil Aviation Authority validation procedures (EASA, TCCA, ANAC, etc.)

Ability to analyze complex technical and procedural issues and develop proactive, innovative solutions

Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail

Strong project and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset

Active Listening: Strive to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders

Critical Thinking: Make prompt, informed, value-based decisions

Organization: Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers

Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points to formulate the best solution

Self-Motivation: Demonstrate the highest level of commitment and drive to see projects through

Teamwork and Team Building: Contribute to a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills work together effectively and hold themselves accountable to shared goals

Strong Business Communication: Use professional language and tone in all forms of communication